A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-18
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I am moved to this reflection by the statement of 'New Arrival,' who tells of a small English town with five cinemas, and one Super Cinema. The Super Cinema had: 1. Twenty instrumentalists in its cinema orchestra; 2. Big pictures which is screened on the…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-19
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post) I feel bound to reply to Unklutch's latest sneer at 'so-called super-productions.' The pictures for which the Coronet increased prices during the past twelve months were: 'Way Down East,' 'The Three Musketeers,' 'Intolerance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of 'Orphans of the Storm,' the Griffith film featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. This film is probably the most talked-about picture ever shown at the 'Little House' not even excepting the now famous 'Mark of Zorro' and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-04
Summary:

The run of Griffith's 'Orphans of the Storm' featuring Dorothy and Lillian Gish has been extended until Thursday. The film is probably more famous than other big hits like 'Mark of Zorro' and 'Robin Hood' at the 'Little House.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-09
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11 - 1924-02-11
Summary:

Don't fail to see 'Thundering Dawn,' featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi, the big cast includes Winifred Bryson, Richard Kean, Charles Clary, Winter Hall, Anna May Wong, Edward Burns, Georgia Woodthorpe and others, a Harry Garson production, Universal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-12 - 1924-02-12
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Carl Laemmle presents 'Thundering Dawn,' with a tremendous all-star cast featuring J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal's super jewel in 7 reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson. February 16 Remarks: Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 & 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' Universal's super Jewel in seven reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-13
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Thundering Dawn,' Universal super Jewel with J. Warren Kerrigan, Anna Q. Nilsson and Tom Santschi. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a Universal-Jewel attraction entitled 'Thundering Dawn' featuring Anna Q. Nilsson, Winifred Bryson and J. Warren Kerrigan, who today is reaching new heights of success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-13
Summary:

A treat is offered picture-goers by the Coronet today. It is 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal Super-Jewel, portraying the colourful existence at a remote Javanese port. J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson, popular screen favourites, with a notable supporting cast, enact the story.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-13 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Showing today till Saturday at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Thundering Dawn,' an Universal's super Jewel in 7 reels with J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is currently screening 'Thundering Dawn' featuring Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nillson [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-14
Summary:

A big audience evinced its unmistakable appreciation of 'Thundering Dawn,' the latest Coronet picture, last night. J. Warren Kerrigan, a veteran in Movieland, is the hero, and he is supported by the popular Anna Q. Nillson [sic]. The plot is strong, with lots of good acting and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15
Summary:

Picture-goers at the Coronet Theatre last night were treated to an excellent film spectacle of the colourful life of tropical Java, in 'Thundering Dawn,' a Universal Super-Jewel which stars Anna Q. Nilsson and J. Warren Kerrigan. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Tonight at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-16 - 1924-02-16
Summary:

Today at 12.15, 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, J. Warren Kerrigan and Anna Q. Nilsson in 'Thundering Dawn.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, Charles Ray in 'The Girl I Loved.'